Lumen Addresses AI, Quantum, Security Needs

Summary

Author: Irwin Lazar, President and Principal Analyst

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On Oct. 29, 2026, Lumen announced several initiatives to address AI needs around resiliency, quantum connectivity, and quantum security. These include:

  • A partnership with Emerald AI to develop AI workload management and resiliency. Emerald AI enables the automatic shifting of workloads based on power availability, cost, and other needs
  • Quantum-Resistant Security Capabilities in partnership with Fortinet, designed to protect networks once post-quantum cryptography (PQC) has been achieved, with availability planned in January of 2027.

Lumen also announced an investment into research at The Ohio State University on quantum computing over fiber infrastructure.

Author(s)

Irwin Lazar

Irwin Lazar

President and Principal Analyst

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